After the boys' high school golf tournament, we made one last stop before heading back home. I always love visiting the Redwoods! It had been awhile since our last visits to Stout Grove (here and here) and a first for our youngest two. I haven't been able to walk much...
Our older boys had a high school golf tournament over at the coast earlier this week and we were able to turn it into a little overnight getaway for the whole family! We loaded up our soon-to-be-too-small nine-seat Suburban (we need one of these asap),...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}Sunday, May 1st: Beautiful Mass after an early morning road trip through the redwoods!Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Ora Pro Nobis! {happy}Our family-sized room...
{We've been stuck indoors since last Friday, due to a local wildfire that has caused smoke filled skies and unhealthy to hazardous air quality, so I'm sorting through pictures today and trying to finish up a few posts that have been sitting in my drafts folder....
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}It's always so pretty over at the coast! I have some more pictures I'm hoping to share from our camping trip last weekend, but here is one that someone took of our whole...
On the last day of National Pro-Life T-Shirt Week (Monday, May 4, 2015) my husband was able to take the day off work and we went on a family road trip to the coast!On the drive over we were able to take pictures for Task 448: Standing at the back of a train caboose (2...
Outside my window...The sky is filled with smoke again and I'm dreaming of going back to the ocean… or anywhere with clear blue skies. I have discovered that the smoke triggers my anxiety/panic attacks. It seems to be affecting our oldest daughter too, who is...
Our memories of the ocean will linger on, long after our footprints in the sand are gone. ~ Anonymous
Last Tuesday afternoon we visited Face Rock Creamery while we were camping at the coast! "Face Rock Creamery specializes in making premium, hand crafted, gourmet cheese from start to finish. Stop by and watch our Creamery Technicians and of course sample the end...
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
